Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
लीची
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Lychee
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Lychee
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Lychee
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
lichia
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Lychee
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Lychee. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Lychee has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Lychee season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Lychee Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.